Hot Infrared Yoga ....

is simply a yoga session heated with an infrared radiant heating system. Anyone who has been outside on a sunny day has experienced the warmth of the sun directly on their skin because it is infrared radiant heat. While indoor infrared heaters do not emit UV rays like the sun, they do provide the same comfortable, sun-like warmth.

What makes infrared radiant heating feel so different than traditional forced air systems is the way the heat is distributed. Forced air can make your yoga sesh stuffy and leave you feeling dried out, a session with infrared heat feels clean and invigorating.

The heat creates an exhilarating detoxifying sweat, flushing toxins from your blood and metabolic waste from your muscles. Blood flow is increased and fresh oxygen is delivered to the muscles, joints, organs and glands. Practicing in an environment with Infrared heat takes yoga to a new level.

In the last 25 years, extensive research has been carried out world-wide regarding the numerous medical and health benefits of far infrared heat therapy. Here are just a few of the amazing benefits and great reasons why you should get heated up and refreshed in our far infrared heated mind/body studio.

Practicing in a hot room will get you hooked!

Our heat is like no other. The detoxifying effects on the body, mind, and spirit are amazing.

WHY PRACTICE IN THE HEAT?

The heat creates an exhilarating detoxifying sweat, flushing toxins from your blood and metabolic waste from your muscles. Blood flow is increased and fresh oxygen is delivered to the muscles, joints, organs and glands. Practicing in an environment with Far Infrared heat takes yoga and barre to a new level. You will leave feeling euphoric and cleansed!

HOW DOES THE HEAT HELP HEAL INJURIES & STRENGTHEN THE BODY?

Practicing in the heat provides numerous physical benefits such as softening collagen around the joints, strengthening the heart and cardiovascular systems, speeding up the breakdown of glucose and fatty acids, rejuvenating the skin, and assisting in the removal of inflammatory free-radicals from the body. Infrared generated heat stimulates vasodilatation of peripheral blood vessels, bringing oxygen to joints and extremities, speeding the healing of sprains and strains, relieving pain and reducing the time it takes the body to recover from an injury.

WHAT DOES THE HEAT DO FOR THE MIND?

The challenge of exercising in a heated environment provides a place where one can learn to control thoughts, and work on being present and content amidst the continually changing conditions in life. You benefit from a strengthening of willpower, self-control, concentration and determination in this challenging environment. Over time the body and mind adjust and heat feels like a second home.

WHAT IS INFRARED RADIANT HEAT?

Infrared radiant (FIR) heat is a form of naturally occurring energy that heats objects by a process called direct light conversion. Direct light conversion warms only the object and does not raise the temperature of the surrounding free air. This type of energy travels 2-3″ deep into the body and increases circulation and nourishes damaged tissue. Traditional heating systems heat the temperature of the air to a very high level within the room to warm the body. Some people have difficulty breathing in this extremely warm air. Infrared heat works differently. Instead of heating the air within the room, Infrared heats the body directly. The result is deeper tissue penetration and removal of toxins from the body while avoiding the extremely hot air of traditional forced air heating systems. Another added benefit is that Infrared heat creates a far more sterile environment, less likely to spread and cultivate bacteria in the humid air. The room only gets hot when we do, so the room is not oppressively heated when you enter.

HOW DOES INFRARED HEAT IMPACT THE BODY DIFFERENTLY FROM NORMAL FORCED AIR SYSTEMS?

Infrared heat energy that is absorbed by human cells causes a physical phenomenon called “resonance”. The cellular activities are instantly invigorated, resulting in a better blood circulation and an overall improved metabolism. When infrared heat penetrates through skin to the subcutaneous tissues, it transforms from light energy into heat energy. The thermal effect within the deep layers of the tissues causes bloods vessels and capillaries to dilate, promoting a better blood circulation, and the heat produced helps to get rid of the body’s toxins and metabolic wastes through sweating.

TOP TEN INFRARED HEATING SYSTEM

Increases metabolic rate and assists in weight loss and fat burning.

Increases the body temperature, which stimulates T-cells and boosts the immune system.

Increases blood circulation to carry great amounts of nutrients to the skin, thus promoting healthy tone and texture.

Helps eliminate toxins such as alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol, and other carcinogens that accumulate in the body during day-to-day life. The body naturally eliminates these toxins slowly through sweating. Infrared heat stimulates glands to increase sweat production, eliminating toxins more quickly.

Delivers increased oxygen to all systems in the body; speeding up healing time for injuries, ailments, wounds, and joint stiffness.

Studies have recently shown that infrared heat aids healing of arthritis, rheumatism, and muscle spasms. It has been introduced as an aid in the cancer treatment process.

Your muscles and connective tissue become more elastic and you can increase your range of motion with much less chance of injury.